Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Retail | Saudi Arabia

Rawaj HCM Jobs; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a dedicated Chief Technology Officer to lead its technology strategy. The role requires a minimum of 15 years of experience, including significant leadership in large retail or FMCG environments with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365. The CTO will drive efficiency across retail and digital operations and ensure compliance with data privacy and cybersecurity regulations. This position is based in Riyadh, offering a significant opportunity to enhance operational excellence across multiple countries.

Qualifications

• 15 years of hands-on experience in technology leadership.
• Experience as CTO/CIO in large retail or FMCG businesses.
• Strong track record with multi-country operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise technology strategy for retail growth.
• Oversee Microsoft Dynamics 365 and related retail systems.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data privacy.

Skills

Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP

Senior technology leadership

Vendor management

Retail operations knowledge

Cybersecurity understanding

Education

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

ERP systems

Cloud platforms (Azure)

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and meticulous Chief Technology Officer for a prominent and leading retail company in Saudi Arabia, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation.

The CTO will lead the technology strategy and execution for a large multi-country retail business across Saudi Arabia and the GCC. The role focuses on scaling and optimizing a Microsoft Dynamics 365–based ERP and retail technology landscape, enabling operational excellence, omnichannel growth, and secure, resilient platforms.

Work location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Key Accountabilities

• Own and execute the enterprise technology strategy aligned with retail growth.
• Lead and govern Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance, SCM, Commerce) and related retail systems.
• Enable multi-country retail operations across stores, warehouses, and digital channels.
• Oversee ERP, POS, WMS, e-commerce, data, and system integrations.
• Drive digital, omnichannel, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance in KSA & GCC.
• Lead IT teams, vendors, and system integrators with strong delivery governance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

We are Looking for:

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• A minimum of 15 years of hands on experience.
• Senior technology leadership experience (CTO / CIO / Head of IT) in large retail, FMCG, or consumer businesses.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP environments.
• Proven track record supporting multi-country or multi-location operations.
• Solid understanding of retail operations systems and cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Strong vendor management, governance, and executive stakeholder skills.
• Experience in GCC markets, particularly Saudi Arabia, is a must